1990 BMW 850 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |